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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 241.91 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 241.91 and 130.83 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 241.91 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/241.91 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 241.91 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 31,648.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,648.43/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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