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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.76, 223.29 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.76, 223.29 and 157.62 is: 217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.76 : 223.29 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.76/223.29 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.76x = 223.29 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.76x = 35,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,194.97/161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.58

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