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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.56, 241.13 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.56, 241.13 and 156.52 is: 233.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.56 : 241.13 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.56/241.13 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.56x = 241.13 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.56x = 37,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,741.67/161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.61

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