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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 241.65 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 241.65 and 156.06 is: 233.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 241.65 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/241.65 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 241.65 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 37,711.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,711.90/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.18

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