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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.28, 222.72 and 159.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.28, 222.72 and 159.60 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.28 : 222.72 = 159.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.28/222.72 = 159.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.28x = 222.72 × 159.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.28x = 35,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,546.11/161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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