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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.21, 241.86 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.21, 241.86 and 147.65 is: 221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.21 : 241.86 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.21/241.86 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.21x = 241.86 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.21x = 35,710.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710.63/161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.52

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