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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.83, 242.51 and 70.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.83, 242.51 and 70.48 is: 105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.83 : 242.51 = 70.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.83/242.51 = 70.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.83x = 242.51 × 70.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.83x = 17,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,092.10/161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.62

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