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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 242.55 and 107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 242.55 and 107.69 is: 161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 242.55 = 107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/242.55 = 107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 242.55 × 107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 26,119.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,119.00/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.39

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