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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.70, 242.91 and 155.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.70, 242.91 and 155.63 is: 233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.70 : 242.91 = 155.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.70/242.91 = 155.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.70x = 242.91 × 155.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.70x = 37,802.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,802.87/161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.78

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