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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 221.62 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 221.62 and 161.46 is: 221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 221.62 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/221.62 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 221.62 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 35,782.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,782.66/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.62

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