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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 241.99 and 70.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 241.99 and 70.01 is: 104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 241.99 = 70.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/241.99 = 70.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 241.99 × 70.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 16,943.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,943.05/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.96

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