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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.20, 242.99 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.20, 242.99 and 151.80 is: 228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.20 : 242.99 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.20/242.99 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.20x = 242.99 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.20x = 36,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,885.44/161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.81

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