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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 241.98 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 241.98 and 68.94 is: 103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 241.98 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/241.98 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 241.98 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 16,682.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,682.10/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.33

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