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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 241.59 and 69.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 241.59 and 69.69 is: 104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 241.59 = 69.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/241.59 = 69.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 241.59 × 69.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 16,836.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,836.41/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.57

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