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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.75, 222.65 and 153.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.75, 222.65 and 153.54 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.75 : 222.65 = 153.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.75/222.65 = 153.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.75x = 222.65 × 153.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.75x = 34,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,184.91/161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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