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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.93, 222.82 and 146.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.93, 222.82 and 146.41 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 222.82 = 146.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/222.82 = 146.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 222.82 × 146.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 32,623.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623.08/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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