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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.51, 241.74 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.51, 241.74 and 106.55 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.51 : 241.74 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.51/241.74 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.51x = 241.74 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.51x = 25,757.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757.09/161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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