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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 242.28 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 242.28 and 145.52 is: 217.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 242.28 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/242.28 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 242.28 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 35,256.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,256.59/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.85

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