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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.08, 240.46 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.08, 240.46 and 149.80 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.08 : 240.46 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.08/240.46 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.08x = 240.46 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.08x = 36,020.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,020.91/161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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