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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.86, 222.78 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.86, 222.78 and 143.50 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.86 : 222.78 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.86/222.78 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.86x = 222.78 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.86x = 31,968.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,968.93/161.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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