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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.74, 242.54 and 96.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.74, 242.54 and 96.77 is: 145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.74 : 242.54 = 96.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.74/242.54 = 96.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.74x = 242.54 × 96.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.74x = 23,470.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,470.60/161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.11

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