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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.39, 242.26 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.39, 242.26 and 149.24 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.39 : 242.26 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.39/242.26 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.39x = 242.26 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.39x = 36,155.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,155.11/161.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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