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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 241.94 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 241.94 and 115.60 is: 173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 241.94 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/241.94 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 241.94 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 27,968.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968.26/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.26

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