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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 240.75 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 240.75 and 161.19 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 240.75 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/240.75 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 240.75 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 38,806.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,806.49/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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