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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 222.27 and 144.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 222.27 and 144.95 is: 199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 222.27 = 144.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/222.27 = 144.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 222.27 × 144.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 32,216.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,216.93/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.31

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