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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.93, 243.06 and 109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.93, 243.06 and 109.73 is: 164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 243.06 = 109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/243.06 = 109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 243.06 × 109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 26,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,669.76/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.70

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