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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.76, 242.44 and 70.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.76, 242.44 and 70.32 is: 105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.76 : 242.44 = 70.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.76/242.44 = 70.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.76x = 242.44 × 70.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.76x = 17,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,048.38/161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.39

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