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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 262.69 and 161.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 262.69 and 161.16 is: 222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 262.69 = 161.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/262.69 = 161.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 262.69 × 161.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 42,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,335.12/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.17

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