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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 242.16 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 242.16 and 154.96 is: 231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 242.16 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/242.16 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 242.16 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 37,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525.11/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.87

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