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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.76, 242.55 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.76, 242.55 and 104.07 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.76 : 242.55 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.76/242.55 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.76x = 242.55 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.76x = 25,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,242.18/161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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