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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 240.86 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 240.86 and 149.32 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 240.86 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/240.86 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 240.86 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 35,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,965.22/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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