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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 243 and 69.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 243 and 69.47 is: 104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 243 = 69.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/243 = 69.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 243 × 69.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 16,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,881.21/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.21

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