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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 242.94 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 242.94 and 97.76 is: 146.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 242.94 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/242.94 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 242.94 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 23,749.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,749.81/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.75

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