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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.34, 241.89 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.34, 241.89 and 117.99 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.34 : 241.89 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.34/241.89 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.34x = 241.89 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.34x = 28,540.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,540.60/161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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