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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.67, 242.31 and 69.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.67, 242.31 and 69.07 is: 103.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.67 : 242.31 = 69.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.67/242.31 = 69.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.67x = 242.31 × 69.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.67x = 16,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,736.35/161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.52

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