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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 241.68 and 107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 241.68 and 107.20 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 241.68 = 107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/241.68 = 107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 241.68 × 107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 25,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,908.10/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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