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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.39, 241.38 and 146.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.39, 241.38 and 146.00 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.39 : 241.38 = 146.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.39/241.38 = 146.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.39x = 241.38 × 146.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.39x = 35,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,242.08/161.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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