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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 222.90 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 222.90 and 109.80 is: 151.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 222.90 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/222.90 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 222.90 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 24,474.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,474.42/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.41

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