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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.28, 240.10 and 155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.28, 240.10 and 155.04 is: 230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.28 : 240.10 = 155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.28/240.10 = 155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.28x = 240.10 × 155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.28x = 37,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,225.10/161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.81

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