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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 242.61 and 69.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 242.61 and 69.29 is: 103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 242.61 = 69.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/242.61 = 69.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 242.61 × 69.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 16,809.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,809.23/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.87

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