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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.63, 242.45 and 39.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.63, 242.45 and 39.90 is: 59.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.63 : 242.45 = 39.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.63/242.45 = 39.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.63x = 242.45 × 39.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.63x = 9,672.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,672.54/161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.84

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