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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.76, 223.11 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.76, 223.11 and 109.32 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.76 : 223.11 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.76/223.11 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.76x = 223.11 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.76x = 24,390.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,390.39/161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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