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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.56, 242.22 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.56, 242.22 and 133 is: 199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.56 : 242.22 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.56/242.22 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.56x = 242.22 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.56x = 32,215.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,215.26/161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.40

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