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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.39, 242.03 and 58.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.39, 242.03 and 58.61 is: 87.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.39 : 242.03 = 58.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.39/242.03 = 58.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.39x = 242.03 × 58.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.39x = 14,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185.69/161.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.90

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