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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 241.68 and 146.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 241.68 and 146.34 is: 218.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 241.68 = 146.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/241.68 = 146.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 241.68 × 146.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 35,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,367.45/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.94

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