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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 241.56 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 241.56 and 112.68 is: 168.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 241.56 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/241.56 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 241.56 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 27,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,218.98/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.64

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