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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.60, 231.20 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.60, 231.20 and 161.60 is: 231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.60 : 231.20 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.60/231.20 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.60x = 231.20 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.60x = 37,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,361.92/161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.20

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