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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 223 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 223 and 154.56 is: 212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 223 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/223 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 223 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 34,466.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,466.88/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.97

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