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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.60, 222.45 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.60, 222.45 and 144.69 is: 199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.60 : 222.45 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.60/222.45 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.60x = 222.45 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.60x = 32,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,184.91/161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.17

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