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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.24, 222.51 and 108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.24, 222.51 and 108.79 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.24 : 222.51 = 108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.24/222.51 = 108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.24x = 222.51 × 108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.24x = 24,206.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,206.71/161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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