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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.80, 242.44 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.80, 242.44 and 107.72 is: 161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.80 : 242.44 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.80/242.44 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.80x = 242.44 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.80x = 26,115.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,115.64/161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.41

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