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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.32, 242.19 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.32, 242.19 and 160.58 is: 241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.32 : 242.19 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.32/242.19 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.32x = 242.19 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.32x = 38,890.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,890.87/161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.07

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