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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.67, 298.61 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.67, 298.61 and 161.32 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.67 : 298.61 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.67/298.61 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.67x = 298.61 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.67x = 48,170.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,170.96/216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

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