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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 222.94 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 222.94 and 150.64 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 222.94 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/222.94 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 222.94 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 33,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,583.68/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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