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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.83, 242.70 and 46.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.83, 242.70 and 46.27 is: 69.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.83 : 242.70 = 46.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.83/242.70 = 46.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.83x = 242.70 × 46.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.83x = 11,228.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,228.28/161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.38

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