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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 240.60 and 155.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 240.60 and 155.58 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 240.60 = 155.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/240.60 = 155.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 240.60 × 155.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 37,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,432.55/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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