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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.90, 242.63 and 70.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.90, 242.63 and 70.67 is: 105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.90 : 242.63 = 70.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.90/242.63 = 70.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.90x = 242.63 × 70.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.90x = 17,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,147.18/161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.91

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