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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 242.38 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 242.38 and 151.58 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 242.38 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/242.38 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 242.38 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 36,739.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,739.96/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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