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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 242.28 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 242.28 and 154.08 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 242.28 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/242.28 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 242.28 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 37,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,330.50/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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