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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.29, 242.16 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.29, 242.16 and 153.95 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.29 : 242.16 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.29/242.16 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.29x = 242.16 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.29x = 37,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,281.71/161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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