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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.26, 241.90 and 106.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.26, 241.90 and 106.77 is: 160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.26 : 241.90 = 106.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.26/241.90 = 106.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.26x = 241.90 × 106.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.26x = 25,827.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,827.54/161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.16

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