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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.51, 241.86 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.51, 241.86 and 96.47 is: 144.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.51 : 241.86 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.51/241.86 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.51x = 241.86 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.51x = 23,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,332.23/161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.46

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