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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 242.94 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 242.94 and 65.68 is: 98.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 242.94 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/242.94 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 242.94 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 15,956.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,956.30/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.56

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