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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 223.37 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 223.37 and 158.22 is: 218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 223.37 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/223.37 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 223.37 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 35,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,341.60/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.17

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