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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 242.80 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 242.80 and 160.92 is: 241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 242.80 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/242.80 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 242.80 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 39,070.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,070.97/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.58

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