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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.51, 286.95 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.51, 286.95 and 161.24 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.51 : 286.95 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.51/286.95 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.51x = 286.95 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.51x = 46,266.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,266.38/191.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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