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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.32, 242.35 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.32, 242.35 and 152.58 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.32 : 242.35 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.32/242.35 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.32x = 242.35 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.32x = 36,977.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,977.33/161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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