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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 241.99 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 241.99 and 110.16 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 241.99 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/241.99 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 241.99 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 26,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,657.34/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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