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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.47, 241.65 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.47, 241.65 and 110.05 is: 164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.47 : 241.65 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.47/241.65 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.47x = 241.65 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.47x = 26,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593.58/161.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.70

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