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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 241.74 and 113.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 241.74 and 113.34 is: 169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 241.74 = 113.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/241.74 = 113.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 241.74 × 113.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 27,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,398.81/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.69

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