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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.08, 242.83 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.08, 242.83 and 153.16 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.08 : 242.83 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.08/242.83 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.08x = 242.83 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.08x = 37,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,191.84/161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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