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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 242.83 and 70.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 242.83 and 70.60 is: 105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 242.83 = 70.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/242.83 = 70.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 242.83 × 70.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 17,143.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143.19/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.86

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