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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.90, 242.85 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.90, 242.85 and 65.73 is: 98.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.90 : 242.85 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.90/242.85 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.90x = 242.85 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.90x = 15,962.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962.53/161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.60

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