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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.75, 241.46 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.75, 241.46 and 151.08 is: 225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.75 : 241.46 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.75/241.46 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.75x = 241.46 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.75x = 36,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,479.02/161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.53

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