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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.95, 242.98 and 69.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.95, 242.98 and 69.42 is: 104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.95 : 242.98 = 69.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.95/242.98 = 69.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.95x = 242.98 × 69.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.95x = 16,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,867.67/161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.15

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