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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.32, 241.65 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.32, 241.65 and 106.30 is: 159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.32 : 241.65 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.32/241.65 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.32x = 241.65 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.32x = 25,688.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,688.35/161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.24

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