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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.79, 244.14 and 156.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.79, 244.14 and 156.07 is: 235.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.79 : 244.14 = 156.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.79/244.14 = 156.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.79x = 244.14 × 156.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.79x = 38,102.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,102.93/161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.51

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