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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.78, 241.18 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.78, 241.18 and 154.10 is: 229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.78 : 241.18 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.78/241.18 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.78x = 241.18 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.78x = 37,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,165.84/161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.73

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