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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.48, 241.13 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.48, 241.13 and 157.64 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.48 : 241.13 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.48/241.13 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.48x = 241.13 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.48x = 38,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,011.73/161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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