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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.79, 242.78 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.79, 242.78 and 150.18 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.79 : 242.78 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.79/242.78 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.79x = 242.78 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.79x = 36,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,460.70/161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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