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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.34, 242.02 and 70.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.34, 242.02 and 70.04 is: 105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.34 : 242.02 = 70.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.34/242.02 = 70.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.34x = 242.02 × 70.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.34x = 16,951.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951.51/161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.07

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