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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.61, 223.28 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.61, 223.28 and 143.97 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.61 : 223.28 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.61/223.28 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.61x = 223.28 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.61x = 32,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,144.51/161.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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