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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.80, 242.58 and 107.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.80, 242.58 and 107.56 is: 161.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.80 : 242.58 = 107.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.80/242.58 = 107.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.80x = 242.58 × 107.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.80x = 26,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,091.90/161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.26

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