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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 241.65 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 241.65 and 158.76 is: 237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 241.65 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/241.65 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 241.65 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 38,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,364.35/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.61

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