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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 241.76 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 241.76 and 151.32 is: 226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 241.76 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/241.76 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 241.76 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 36,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,583.12/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.66

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