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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.21, 242.27 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.21, 242.27 and 150.28 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.21 : 242.27 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.21/242.27 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.21x = 242.27 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.21x = 36,408.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,408.34/161.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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