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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.91, 242.72 and 65.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.91, 242.72 and 65.73 is: 98.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 242.72 = 65.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/242.72 = 65.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 242.72 × 65.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 15,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,953.66/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.53

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