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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.74, 242.48 and 75.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.74, 242.48 and 75.01 is: 112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.74 : 242.48 = 75.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.74/242.48 = 75.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.74x = 242.48 × 75.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.74x = 18,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,188.42/161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.45

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