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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.70, 287.01 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.70, 287.01 and 161.06 is: 241.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.70 : 287.01 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.70/287.01 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.70x = 287.01 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.70x = 46,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,224.40/191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.13

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