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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 241.38 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 241.38 and 157.44 is: 235.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 241.38 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/241.38 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 241.38 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 38,002.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,002.87/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.46

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