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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.30, 241.75 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.30, 241.75 and 157.48 is: 236.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.30 : 241.75 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.30/241.75 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.30x = 241.75 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.30x = 38,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,069.79/161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.01

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