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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.66, 241.99 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.66, 241.99 and 158.24 is: 236.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.66 : 241.99 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.66/241.99 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.66x = 241.99 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.66x = 38,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,292.50/161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.87

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