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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.76, 221.88 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.76, 221.88 and 158.76 is: 217.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.76 : 221.88 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.76/221.88 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.76x = 221.88 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.76x = 35,225.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,225.67/161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.77

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