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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.53, 242.31 and 70.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.53, 242.31 and 70.21 is: 105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.53 : 242.31 = 70.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.53/242.31 = 70.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.53x = 242.31 × 70.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.53x = 17,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012.59/161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.32

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