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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.76, 242.67 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.76, 242.67 and 46.20 is: 69.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.76 : 242.67 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.76/242.67 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.76x = 242.67 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.76x = 11,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,211.35/161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.31

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