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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 241.97 and 74.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 241.97 and 74.79 is: 112.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 241.97 = 74.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/241.97 = 74.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 241.97 × 74.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 18,096.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,096.56/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.11

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