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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 242.24 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 242.24 and 161 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 242.24 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/242.24 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 242.24 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 39,000.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,000.64/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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