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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.61, 242.38 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.61, 242.38 and 65.44 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.61 : 242.38 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.61/242.38 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.61x = 242.38 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.61x = 15,861.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861.35/161.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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