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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.41, 241.69 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.41, 241.69 and 110.16 is: 164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.41 : 241.69 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.41/241.69 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.41x = 241.69 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.41x = 26,622.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,622.81/161.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.94

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