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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.55, 242.12 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.55, 242.12 and 58.74 is: 88.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.55 : 242.12 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.55/242.12 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.55x = 242.12 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.55x = 14,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,221.45/161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.03

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