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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.70, 241.91 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.70, 241.91 and 136.08 is: 203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.70 : 241.91 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.70/241.91 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.70x = 241.91 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.70x = 32,919.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,919.11/161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.58

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