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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 242.27 and 152.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 242.27 and 152.79 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 242.27 = 152.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/242.27 = 152.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 242.27 × 152.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 37,015.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,015.67/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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