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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 242.22 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 242.22 and 154.88 is: 232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 242.22 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/242.22 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 242.22 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 37,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,515.03/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.49

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