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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.68, 241.98 and 148.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.68, 241.98 and 148.36 is: 222.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.68 : 241.98 = 148.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.68/241.98 = 148.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.68x = 241.98 × 148.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.68x = 35,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,900.15/161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.04

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