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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.51, 241.10 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.51, 241.10 and 141 is: 210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.51 : 241.10 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.51/241.10 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.51x = 241.10 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.51x = 33,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,994.40/161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.49

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