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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.11, 222.42 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.11, 222.42 and 151.88 is: 209.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.11 : 222.42 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.11/222.42 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.11x = 222.42 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.11x = 33,781.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,781.15/161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.68

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