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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.59, 242.39 and 39.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.59, 242.39 and 39.85 is: 59.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.59 : 242.39 = 39.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.59/242.39 = 39.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.59x = 242.39 × 39.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.59x = 9,659.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,659.04/161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.78

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