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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.34, 242.02 and 45.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.34, 242.02 and 45.79 is: 68.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.34 : 242.02 = 45.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.34/242.02 = 45.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.34x = 242.02 × 45.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.34x = 11,080.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,080.89/161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.68

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