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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 241.35 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 241.35 and 151.73 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 241.35 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/241.35 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 241.35 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 36,618.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,618.83/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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