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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.70, 242.55 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.70, 242.55 and 149.16 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.70 : 242.55 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.70/242.55 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.70x = 242.55 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.70x = 36,178.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,178.01/161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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