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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.26, 242.92 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.26, 242.92 and 160.45 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.26 : 242.92 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.26/242.92 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.26x = 242.92 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.26x = 38,976.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,976.51/161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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