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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.53, 242.34 and 45.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.53, 242.34 and 45.98 is: 68.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.53 : 242.34 = 45.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.53/242.34 = 45.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.53x = 242.34 × 45.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.53x = 11,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,142.79/161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.98

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