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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.38, 242.07 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.38, 242.07 and 104.74 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.38 : 242.07 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.38/242.07 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.38x = 242.07 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.38x = 25,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,354.41/161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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