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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 242.01 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 242.01 and 148.89 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 242.01 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/242.01 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 242.01 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 36,031.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,031.29/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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