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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 241.97 and 156.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 241.97 and 156.60 is: 233.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 241.97 = 156.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/241.97 = 156.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 241.97 × 156.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 37,891.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,891.72/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.96

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