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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 241.25 and 109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 241.25 and 109.70 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 241.25 = 109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/241.25 = 109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 241.25 × 109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 26,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,465.18/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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