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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.68, 242.62 and 70.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.68, 242.62 and 70.39 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.68 : 242.62 = 70.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.68/242.62 = 70.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.68x = 242.62 × 70.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.68x = 17,079.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,079.03/161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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