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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 242.94 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 242.94 and 65.76 is: 98.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 242.94 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/242.94 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 242.94 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 15,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,975.73/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.65

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