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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.41, 241.91 and 65.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.41, 241.91 and 65.17 is: 97.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.41 : 241.91 = 65.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.41/241.91 = 65.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.41x = 241.91 × 65.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.41x = 15,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,764.95/161.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.67

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