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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.95, 242.82 and 64.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.95, 242.82 and 64.46 is: 96.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.95 : 242.82 = 64.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.95/242.82 = 64.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.95x = 242.82 × 64.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.95x = 15,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,652.18/161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.65

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