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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.70, 223.26 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.70, 223.26 and 102.78 is: 141.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.70 : 223.26 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.70/223.26 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.70x = 223.26 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.70x = 22,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,946.66/161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.91

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