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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.50, 242.25 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.50, 242.25 and 47.50 is: 71.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.50 : 242.25 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.50/242.25 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.50x = 242.25 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.50x = 11,506.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,506.88/161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.25

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