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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 242.31 and 70.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 242.31 and 70.23 is: 105.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 242.31 = 70.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/242.31 = 70.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 242.31 × 70.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 17,015.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.87/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.34

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