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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.75, 222.80 and 145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.75, 222.80 and 145.34 is: 200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.75 : 222.80 = 145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.75/222.80 = 145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.75x = 222.80 × 145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.75x = 32,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382.82/161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.21

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