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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.31, 261.07 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.31, 261.07 and 161.63 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.31 : 261.07 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.31/261.07 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.31x = 261.07 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.31x = 42,198.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,198.02/189.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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