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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 242.40 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 242.40 and 103.83 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 242.40 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/242.40 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 242.40 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 25,167.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,167.87/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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