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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.21, 241.83 and 69.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.21, 241.83 and 69.91 is: 104.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.21 : 241.83 = 69.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.21/241.83 = 69.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.21x = 241.83 × 69.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.21x = 16,905.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,905.73/161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.87

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