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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.33, 241.86 and 69.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.33, 241.86 and 69.99 is: 104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.33 : 241.86 = 69.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.33/241.86 = 69.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.33x = 241.86 × 69.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.33x = 16,927.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,927.78/161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.93

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