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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.93, 242.76 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.93, 242.76 and 110.50 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 242.76 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/242.76 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 242.76 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 26,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,826.08/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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