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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.17, 241.67 and 69.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.17, 241.67 and 69.83 is: 104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.17 : 241.67 = 69.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.17/241.67 = 69.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.17x = 241.67 × 69.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.17x = 16,874.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,874.61/161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.70

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