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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 241.68 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 241.68 and 156.16 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 241.68 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/241.68 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 241.68 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 37,740.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,740.75/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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