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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.57, 242.76 and 151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.57, 242.76 and 151.85 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.57 : 242.76 = 151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.57/242.76 = 151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.57x = 242.76 × 151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.57x = 36,864.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,864.28/161.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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