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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.57, 242.46 and 151.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.57, 242.46 and 151.19 is: 226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.57 : 242.46 = 151.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.57/242.46 = 151.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.57x = 242.46 × 151.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.57x = 36,657.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,657.53/161.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.88

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