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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 242.46 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 242.46 and 65.40 is: 98.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 242.46 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/242.46 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 242.46 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 15,856.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,856.88/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.14

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