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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 243.15 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 243.15 and 154.68 is: 232.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 243.15 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/243.15 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 243.15 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 37,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,610.44/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.32

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