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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.50, 222.54 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.50, 222.54 and 155.88 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.50 : 222.54 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.50/222.54 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.50x = 222.54 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.50x = 34,689.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,689.54/161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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