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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.34, 241.41 and 158.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.34, 241.41 and 158.94 is: 237.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.34 : 241.41 = 158.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.34/241.41 = 158.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.34x = 241.41 × 158.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.34x = 38,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,369.71/161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.82

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