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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.51, 242.06 and 155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.51, 242.06 and 155.70 is: 233.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.51 : 242.06 = 155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.51/242.06 = 155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.51x = 242.06 × 155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.51x = 37,687.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,687.96/161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.35

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