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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.34, 241.74 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.34, 241.74 and 115.58 is: 173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.34 : 241.74 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.34/241.74 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.34x = 241.74 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.34x = 27,940.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,940.31/161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.18

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