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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.55, 241.71 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.55, 241.71 and 107.49 is: 160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.55 : 241.71 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.55/241.71 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.55x = 241.71 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.55x = 25,981.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,981.41/161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.83

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