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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.02, 241.54 and 69.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.02, 241.54 and 69.62 is: 104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.02 : 241.54 = 69.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.02/241.54 = 69.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.02x = 241.54 × 69.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.02x = 16,816.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,816.01/161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.44

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