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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 241.92 and 69.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 241.92 and 69.99 is: 104.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 241.92 = 69.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/241.92 = 69.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 241.92 × 69.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 16,930.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,930.42/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.95

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