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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 242.39 and 70.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 242.39 and 70.41 is: 105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 242.39 = 70.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/242.39 = 70.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 242.39 × 70.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 17,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,065.64/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.52

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