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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 242.84 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 242.84 and 65.68 is: 98.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 242.84 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/242.84 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 242.84 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 15,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,949.73/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.53

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