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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 241.41 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 241.41 and 140.04 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 241.41 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/241.41 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 241.41 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 33,807.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,807.06/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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