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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 241.38 and 69.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 241.38 and 69.74 is: 104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 241.38 = 69.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/241.38 = 69.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 241.38 × 69.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 16,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,833.84/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.56

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