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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 240.17 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 240.17 and 151.88 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 240.17 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/240.17 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 240.17 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 36,475.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,475.06/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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