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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.75, 242.67 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.75, 242.67 and 107.55 is: 161.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.75 : 242.67 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.75/242.67 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.75x = 242.67 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.75x = 26,099.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,099.16/161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.36

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