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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.28, 241.68 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.28, 241.68 and 154.08 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.28 : 241.68 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.28/241.68 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.28x = 241.68 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.28x = 37,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,238.05/161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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