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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 242.26 and 110.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 242.26 and 110.17 is: 165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 242.26 = 110.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/242.26 = 110.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 242.26 × 110.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 26,689.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,689.04/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.22

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