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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.63, 241.13 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.63, 241.13 and 160.41 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.63 : 241.13 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.63/241.13 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.63x = 241.13 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.63x = 38,678.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,678.86/161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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