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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.12, 240.28 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.12, 240.28 and 150.19 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.12 : 240.28 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.12/240.28 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.12x = 240.28 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.12x = 36,086.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,086.68/161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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