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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.90, 223.50 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.90, 223.50 and 151.54 is: 209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.90 : 223.50 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.90/223.50 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.90x = 223.50 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.90x = 33,870.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,870.04/161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.20

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