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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 222.40 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 222.40 and 150.72 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 222.40 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/222.40 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 222.40 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 33,520.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520.13/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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