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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.03, 222.31 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.03, 222.31 and 127.77 is: 176.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.03 : 222.31 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.03/222.31 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.03x = 222.31 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.03x = 28,404.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,404.55/161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.39

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