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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 221.88 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 221.88 and 155.80 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 221.88 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/221.88 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 221.88 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 34,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,567.79/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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