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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 242.61 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 242.61 and 155.16 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 242.61 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/242.61 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 242.61 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 37,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,643.37/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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