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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 240.56 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 240.56 and 155.88 is: 231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 240.56 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/240.56 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 240.56 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 37,497.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,497.71/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.98

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