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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 242.74 and 70.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 242.74 and 70.57 is: 105.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 242.74 = 70.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/242.74 = 70.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 242.74 × 70.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 17,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,128.60/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.76

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