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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.97, 243.03 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.97, 243.03 and 64.50 is: 96.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.97 : 243.03 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.97/243.03 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.97x = 243.03 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.97x = 15,675.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,675.44/161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.78

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