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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.50, 241.77 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.50, 241.77 and 152.39 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.50 : 241.77 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.50/241.77 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.50x = 241.77 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.50x = 36,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,843.33/161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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