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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 223.12 and 152.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 223.12 and 152.48 is: 210.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 223.12 = 152.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/223.12 = 152.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 223.12 × 152.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 34,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,021.34/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.55

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