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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 241.57 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 241.57 and 109.63 is: 164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 241.57 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/241.57 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 241.57 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 26,483.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483.65/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.36

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