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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 222.12 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 222.12 and 155.34 is: 213.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 222.12 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/222.12 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 222.12 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 34,504.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,504.12/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.05

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