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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 223.14 and 153.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 223.14 and 153.90 is: 212.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 223.14 = 153.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/223.14 = 153.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 223.14 × 153.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 34,341.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,341.25/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.46

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