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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 242.40 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 242.40 and 110.61 is: 165.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 242.40 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/242.40 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 242.40 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 26,811.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,811.86/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.63

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