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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.32, 241.97 and 79.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.32, 241.97 and 79.02 is: 118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.32 : 241.97 = 79.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.32/241.97 = 79.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.32x = 241.97 × 79.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.32x = 19,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,120.68/161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.53

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