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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.20, 222.37 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.20, 222.37 and 161 is: 220.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.20 : 222.37 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.20/222.37 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.20x = 222.37 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.20x = 35,801.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,801.57/162.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.72

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