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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 222.89 and 158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 222.89 and 158.45 is: 218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 222.89 = 158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/222.89 = 158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 222.89 × 158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 35,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,315.01/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.72

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