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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.17, 241.72 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.17, 241.72 and 150.80 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.17 : 241.72 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.17/241.72 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.17x = 241.72 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.17x = 36,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,449.79/161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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