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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 243.01 and 153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 243.01 and 153.37 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 243.01 = 153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/243.01 = 153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 243.01 × 153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 37,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,270.44/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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