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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.93, 223.56 and 153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.93, 223.56 and 153.02 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 223.56 = 153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/223.56 = 153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 223.56 × 153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 34,208.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,208.39/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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