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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.57, 264.16 and 161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.57, 264.16 and 161.95 is: 223.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.57 : 264.16 = 161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.57/264.16 = 161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.57x = 264.16 × 161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.57x = 42,780.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,780.71/191.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.32

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