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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.85, 242.91 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.85, 242.91 and 65.73 is: 98.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.85 : 242.91 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.85/242.91 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.85x = 242.91 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.85x = 15,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,966.47/161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.65

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