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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.28, 242.18 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.28, 242.18 and 149.29 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.28 : 242.18 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.28/242.18 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.28x = 242.18 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.28x = 36,154.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,154.82/161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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