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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.48, 241.76 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.48, 241.76 and 110.02 is: 164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.48 : 241.76 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.48/241.76 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.48x = 241.76 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.48x = 26,598.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,598.44/161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.72

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