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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 241.74 and 155.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 241.74 and 155.18 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 241.74 = 155.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/241.74 = 155.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 241.74 × 155.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 37,513.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,513.21/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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