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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 243 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 243 and 150.39 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 243 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/243 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 243 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 36,544.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,544.77/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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