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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 240.48 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 240.48 and 155.64 is: 231.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 240.48 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/240.48 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 240.48 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 37,428.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,428.31/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.84

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