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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.47, 222.16 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.47, 222.16 and 144.80 is: 199.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.47 : 222.16 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.47/222.16 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.47x = 222.16 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.47x = 32,166.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,166.93/161.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.22

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