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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.92, 243.26 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.92, 243.26 and 159.40 is: 239.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.92 : 243.26 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.92/243.26 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.92x = 243.26 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.92x = 38,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,775.64/161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.47

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