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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.77, 241.70 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.77, 241.70 and 119.89 is: 179.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.77 : 241.70 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.77/241.70 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.77x = 241.70 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.77x = 28,978.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,978.81/161.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.14

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