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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 241.90 and 153.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 241.90 and 153.70 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 241.90 = 153.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/241.90 = 153.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 241.90 × 153.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 37,179.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,179.91/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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