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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 242.37 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 242.37 and 70.28 is: 105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 242.37 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/242.37 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 242.37 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 17,033.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,033.76/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.42

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