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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.87, 337.59 and 161.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.87, 337.59 and 161.15 is: 241.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.87 : 337.59 = 161.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.87/337.59 = 161.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.87x = 337.59 × 161.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.87x = 54,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,400.94/224.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.93

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