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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 242.07 and 70.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 242.07 and 70.29 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 242.07 = 70.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/242.07 = 70.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 242.07 × 70.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 17,015.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.10/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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