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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.02, 241.99 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.02, 241.99 and 154.94 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.02 : 241.99 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.02/241.99 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.02x = 241.99 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.02x = 37,493.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,493.93/161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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