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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.63, 222.70 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.63, 222.70 and 157.58 is: 217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.63 : 222.70 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.63/222.70 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.63x = 222.70 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.63x = 35,093.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093.07/161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.12

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