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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.32, 222.72 and 152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.32, 222.72 and 152.05 is: 209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.32 : 222.72 = 152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.32/222.72 = 152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.32x = 222.72 × 152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.32x = 33,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,864.58/161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.92

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