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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.41, 241.94 and 78.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.41, 241.94 and 78.97 is: 118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.41 : 241.94 = 78.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.41/241.94 = 78.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.41x = 241.94 × 78.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.41x = 19,106.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,106.00/161.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.37

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