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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 221.88 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 221.88 and 146.40 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 221.88 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/221.88 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 221.88 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 32,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,483.23/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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