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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.68, 240.67 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.68, 240.67 and 159.36 is: 237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.68 : 240.67 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.68/240.67 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.68x = 240.67 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.68x = 38,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,353.17/161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.22

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