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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 222.15 and 157.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 222.15 and 157.69 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 222.15 = 157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/222.15 = 157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 222.15 × 157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 35,029.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,029.72/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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