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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.23, 241.92 and 109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.23, 241.92 and 109.84 is: 164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.23 : 241.92 = 109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.23/241.92 = 109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.23x = 241.92 × 109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.23x = 26,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,571.94/161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.81

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