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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.85, 241.47 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.85, 241.47 and 154.12 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.85 : 241.47 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.85/241.47 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.85x = 241.47 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.85x = 37,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214.97/161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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