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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.34, 241.98 and 58.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.34, 241.98 and 58.62 is: 87.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.34 : 241.98 = 58.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.34/241.98 = 58.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.34x = 241.98 × 58.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.34x = 14,184.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,184.87/161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.92

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