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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.80, 223.40 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.80, 223.40 and 147.79 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.80 : 223.40 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.80/223.40 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.80x = 223.40 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.80x = 33,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,016.29/161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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