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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.85, 242.82 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.85, 242.82 and 152.18 is: 228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.85 : 242.82 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.85/242.82 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.85x = 242.82 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.85x = 36,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,952.35/161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.31

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