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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.63, 241.95 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.63, 241.95 and 113.39 is: 169.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.63 : 241.95 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.63/241.95 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.63x = 241.95 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.63x = 27,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,434.71/161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.74

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