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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 241.84 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 241.84 and 145.13 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 241.84 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/241.84 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 241.84 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 35,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,097.51/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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