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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 241.91 and 109.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 241.91 and 109.94 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 241.91 = 109.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/241.91 = 109.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 241.91 × 109.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 26,593.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593.83/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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