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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.70, 242.58 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.70, 242.58 and 97.50 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.70 : 242.58 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.70/242.58 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.70x = 242.58 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.70x = 23,651.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,651.55/161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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