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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.92, 244.24 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.92, 244.24 and 151.93 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.92 : 244.24 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.92/244.24 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.92x = 244.24 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.92x = 37,107.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,107.38/161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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