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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.55, 222.62 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.55, 222.62 and 159.39 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.55 : 222.62 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.55/222.62 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.55x = 222.62 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.55x = 35,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,482.60/161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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