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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 241.88 and 159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 241.88 and 159.82 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 241.88 = 159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/241.88 = 159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 241.88 × 159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 38,655.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,655.25/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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