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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 242.52 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 242.52 and 148.51 is: 223.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 242.52 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/242.52 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 242.52 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 36,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,016.65/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.28

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