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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 241.66 and 69.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 241.66 and 69.76 is: 104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 241.66 = 69.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/241.66 = 69.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 241.66 × 69.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 16,858.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,858.20/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.68

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