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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.59, 261.51 and 161.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.59, 261.51 and 161.51 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.59 : 261.51 = 161.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.59/261.51 = 161.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.59x = 261.51 × 161.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.59x = 42,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,236.48/189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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