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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.32, 241.86 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.32, 241.86 and 109.82 is: 164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.32 : 241.86 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.32/241.86 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.32x = 241.86 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.32x = 26,561.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,561.07/161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.65

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