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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.93, 242.82 and 70.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.93, 242.82 and 70.58 is: 105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 242.82 = 70.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/242.82 = 70.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 242.82 × 70.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 17,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,137.02/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.83

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