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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 239.82 and 159.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 239.82 and 159.45 is: 237.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 239.82 = 159.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/239.82 = 159.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 239.82 × 159.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 38,238.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,238.10/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.28

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