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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 242.70 and 96.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 242.70 and 96.68 is: 144.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 242.70 = 96.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/242.70 = 96.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 242.70 × 96.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 23,464.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,464.24/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.98

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