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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.33, 241.80 and 70.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.33, 241.80 and 70.10 is: 105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.33 : 241.80 = 70.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.33/241.80 = 70.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.33x = 241.80 × 70.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.33x = 16,949.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,949.61/161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.07

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