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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 242.46 and 70.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 242.46 and 70.29 is: 105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 242.46 = 70.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/242.46 = 70.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 242.46 × 70.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 17,042.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,042.51/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.47

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