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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.86, 243.09 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.86, 243.09 and 147.54 is: 221.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.86 : 243.09 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.86/243.09 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.86x = 243.09 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.86x = 35,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,865.50/161.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.58

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