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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 242.96 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 242.96 and 108.08 is: 162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 242.96 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/242.96 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 242.96 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 26,259.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,259.12/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.25

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