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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.79, 223.16 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.79, 223.16 and 157.29 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.79 : 223.16 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.79/223.16 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.79x = 223.16 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.79x = 35,100.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,100.05/161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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