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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.26, 241.38 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.26, 241.38 and 155.90 is: 233.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.26 : 241.38 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.26/241.38 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.26x = 241.38 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.26x = 37,631.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,631.75/161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.36

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