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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.08, 241.74 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.08, 241.74 and 106.90 is: 160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.08 : 241.74 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.08/241.74 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.08x = 241.74 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.08x = 25,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,842.01/161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.43

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