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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.66, 242.48 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.66, 242.48 and 65.54 is: 98.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.66 : 242.48 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.66/242.48 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.66x = 242.48 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.66x = 15,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892.30/161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.31

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