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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.06, 241.45 and 69.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.06, 241.45 and 69.83 is: 104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.06 : 241.45 = 69.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.06/241.45 = 69.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.06x = 241.45 × 69.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.06x = 16,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,860.45/161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.68

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