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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 222.18 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 222.18 and 150.18 is: 207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 222.18 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/222.18 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 222.18 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 33,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,366.99/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.04

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