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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 241.38 and 109.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 241.38 and 109.77 is: 164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 241.38 = 109.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/241.38 = 109.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 241.38 × 109.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 26,496.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,496.28/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.35

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