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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.93, 243.34 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.93, 243.34 and 108.16 is: 162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 243.34 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/243.34 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 243.34 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 26,318.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,318.78/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.53

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