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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 223.56 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 223.56 and 149.94 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 223.56 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/223.56 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 223.56 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 33,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,520.59/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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