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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.78, 242.52 and 70.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.78, 242.52 and 70.41 is: 105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.78 : 242.52 = 70.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.78/242.52 = 70.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.78x = 242.52 × 70.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.78x = 17,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,075.83/161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.55

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