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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.43, 222.86 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.43, 222.86 and 152.52 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.43 : 222.86 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.43/222.86 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.43x = 222.86 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.43x = 33,990.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,990.99/161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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