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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 242.23 and 156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 242.23 and 156.36 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 242.23 = 156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/242.23 = 156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 242.23 × 156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 37,873.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873.48/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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