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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 221.96 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 221.96 and 126.08 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 221.96 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/221.96 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 221.96 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 27,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,982.98/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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