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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.23, 241.55 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.23, 241.55 and 145.19 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.23 : 241.55 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.23/241.55 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.23x = 241.55 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.23x = 35,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,070.64/161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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