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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 240.91 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 240.91 and 148.50 is: 221.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 240.91 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/240.91 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 240.91 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 35,774.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,774.76/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.57

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