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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.72, 242.87 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.72, 242.87 and 155.19 is: 233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.72 : 242.87 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.72/242.87 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.72x = 242.87 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.72x = 37,691.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,691.00/161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.06

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