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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.29, 242.07 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.29, 242.07 and 146.17 is: 219.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.29 : 242.07 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.29/242.07 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.29x = 242.07 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.29x = 35,383.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,383.37/161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.38

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