Question

What is next in the series of 17, 42, 59, 101, 160?

Answer 1

The next of the series is 261.


The difference between 3rd and 2nd number is 17

The difference between 4th and 3rd number is 42

The difference between 5th and 4th number is 59

The difference between 6th and 5th number is 101

So, 6th number is 160+101 = 261