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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.92, 241.55 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.92, 241.55 and 150.28 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.92 : 241.55 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.92/241.55 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.92x = 241.55 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.92x = 36,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,300.13/161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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