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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.25, 241.76 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.25, 241.76 and 109.92 is: 164.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.25 : 241.76 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.25/241.76 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.25x = 241.76 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.25x = 26,573.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,573.71/161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.80

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