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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.59, 242.40 and 70.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.59, 242.40 and 70.23 is: 105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.59 : 242.40 = 70.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.59/242.40 = 70.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.59x = 242.40 × 70.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.59x = 17,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,023.75/161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.35

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