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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 223.30 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 223.30 and 109.28 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 223.30 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/223.30 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 223.30 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 24,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402.22/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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