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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.27, 241.97 and 70.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.27, 241.97 and 70.03 is: 105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.27 : 241.97 = 70.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.27/241.97 = 70.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.27x = 241.97 × 70.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.27x = 16,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,945.16/161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.07

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