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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 241.64 and 146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 241.64 and 146.08 is: 219.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 241.64 = 146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/241.64 = 146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 241.64 × 146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 35,298.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,298.77/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.03

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