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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.80, 222.65 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.80, 222.65 and 157.05 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.80 : 222.65 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.80/222.65 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.80x = 222.65 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.80x = 34,967.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,967.58/161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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