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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 242.88 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 242.88 and 65.77 is: 98.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 242.88 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/242.88 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 242.88 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 15,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,974.22/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.67

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