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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.69, 242.77 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.69, 242.77 and 153.86 is: 231.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.69 : 242.77 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.69/242.77 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.69x = 242.77 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.69x = 37,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,352.59/161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.01

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