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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 222.58 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 222.58 and 150.56 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 222.58 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/222.58 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 222.58 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 33,511.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,511.64/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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