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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.57, 241.68 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.57, 241.68 and 151.31 is: 226.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.57 : 241.68 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.57/241.68 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.57x = 241.68 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.57x = 36,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,568.60/161.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.33

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