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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 222.32 and 161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 222.32 and 161.04 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 222.32 = 161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/222.32 = 161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 222.32 × 161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 35,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,802.41/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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