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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 242.40 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 242.40 and 107.72 is: 161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 242.40 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/242.40 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 242.40 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 26,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111.33/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.22

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