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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.61, 242.19 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.61, 242.19 and 74.90 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.61 : 242.19 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.61/242.19 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.61x = 242.19 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.61x = 18,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,140.64/161.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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