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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.39, 242.05 and 45.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.39, 242.05 and 45.81 is: 68.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.39 : 242.05 = 45.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.39/242.05 = 45.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.39x = 242.05 × 45.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.39x = 11,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,088.08/161.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.70

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