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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.91, 242.46 and 107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.91, 242.46 and 107.64 is: 161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 242.46 = 107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/242.46 = 107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 242.46 × 107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 26,098.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,098.39/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.19

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