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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 242.68 and 70.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 242.68 and 70.49 is: 105.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 242.68 = 70.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/242.68 = 70.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 242.68 × 70.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 17,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,107.30/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.72

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