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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 242 and 147.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 242 and 147.64 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 242 = 147.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/242 = 147.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 242 × 147.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 35,728.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,728.88/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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