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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 241.24 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 241.24 and 156.60 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 241.24 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/241.24 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 241.24 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 37,778.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,778.18/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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