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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.91, 242.87 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.91, 242.87 and 110.48 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 242.87 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/242.87 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 242.87 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 26,830.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,830.51/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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