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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 241.62 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 241.62 and 146.46 is: 218.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 241.62 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/241.62 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 241.62 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 35,387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,387.67/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.60

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