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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.10, 242.10 and 144.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.10, 242.10 and 144.24 is: 216.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.10 : 242.10 = 144.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.10/242.10 = 144.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.10x = 242.10 × 144.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.10x = 34,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,920.50/161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.76

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