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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 242.18 and 103.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 242.18 and 103.82 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 242.18 = 103.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/242.18 = 103.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 242.18 × 103.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 25,143.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,143.13/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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