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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 241.94 and 53.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 241.94 and 53.12 is: 79.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 241.94 = 53.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/241.94 = 53.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 241.94 × 53.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 12,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,851.85/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.63

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