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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.86, 222.90 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.86, 222.90 and 150.52 is: 207.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.86 : 222.90 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.86/222.90 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.86x = 222.90 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.86x = 33,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,550.91/161.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.28

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