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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 222.30 and 148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 222.30 and 148.26 is: 204.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 222.30 = 148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/222.30 = 148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 222.30 × 148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 32,958.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,958.20/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.43

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