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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222.96, 308.03 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222.96, 308.03 and 161 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222.96 : 308.03 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222.96/308.03 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222.96x = 308.03 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222.96x = 49,592.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,592.83/222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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