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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 222.92 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 222.92 and 147.28 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 222.92 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/222.92 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 222.92 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 32,831.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,831.66/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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