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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.57, 241.75 and 96.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.57, 241.75 and 96.60 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.57 : 241.75 = 96.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.57/241.75 = 96.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.57x = 241.75 × 96.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.57x = 23,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354.08/161.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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