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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 242.76 and 70.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 242.76 and 70.59 is: 105.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 242.76 = 70.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/242.76 = 70.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 242.76 × 70.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 17,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,136.43/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.79

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