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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.71, 242.31 and 107.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.71, 242.31 and 107.49 is: 161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.71 : 242.31 = 107.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.71/242.31 = 107.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.71x = 242.31 × 107.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.71x = 26,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044.69/161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.06

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