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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 222 and 122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 222 and 122.16 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 222 = 122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/222 = 122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 222 × 122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 27,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,119.52/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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