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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.27, 241.71 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.27, 241.71 and 106.38 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.27 : 241.71 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.27/241.71 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.27x = 241.71 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.27x = 25,713.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,713.11/161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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