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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.41, 241.89 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.41, 241.89 and 156.48 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.41 : 241.89 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.41/241.89 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.41x = 241.89 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.41x = 37,850.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,850.81/161.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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