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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.51, 242.33 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.51, 242.33 and 110.21 is: 165.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.51 : 242.33 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.51/242.33 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.51x = 242.33 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.51x = 26,705.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,705.43/161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.35

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