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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.72, 240.46 and 155.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.72, 240.46 and 155.24 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.72 : 240.46 = 155.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.72/240.46 = 155.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.72x = 240.46 × 155.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.72x = 37,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,329.01/161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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