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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 242.64 and 70.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 242.64 and 70.65 is: 105.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 242.64 = 70.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/242.64 = 70.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 242.64 × 70.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 17,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,142.52/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.89

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