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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 242.10 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 242.10 and 113.25 is: 169.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 242.10 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/242.10 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 242.10 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 27,417.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,417.83/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.69

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