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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.98, 242.98 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.98, 242.98 and 108.22 is: 162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.98 : 242.98 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.98/242.98 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.98x = 242.98 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.98x = 26,295.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,295.30/161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.34

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