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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.45, 242.17 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.45, 242.17 and 68.87 is: 103.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.45 : 242.17 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.45/242.17 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.45x = 242.17 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.45x = 16,679.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,679.07/161.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.31

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