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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 241.14 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 241.14 and 151.92 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 241.14 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/241.14 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 241.14 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 36,633.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,633.99/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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