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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 222.34 and 151.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 222.34 and 151.10 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 222.34 = 151.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/222.34 = 151.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 222.34 × 151.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 33,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,595.57/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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