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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.81, 242.73 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.81, 242.73 and 70.50 is: 105.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.81 : 242.73 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.81/242.73 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.81x = 242.73 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.81x = 17,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,111.33/161.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.75

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