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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.30, 242.17 and 100.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.30, 242.17 and 100.25 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.30 : 242.17 = 100.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.30/242.17 = 100.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.30x = 242.17 × 100.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.30x = 24,275.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275.83/161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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