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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.70, 222.63 and 150.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.70, 222.63 and 150.66 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.70 : 222.63 = 150.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.70/222.63 = 150.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.70x = 222.63 × 150.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.70x = 33,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,541.44/161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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