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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.07, 222.56 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.07, 222.56 and 126.19 is: 174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.07 : 222.56 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.07/222.56 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.07x = 222.56 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.07x = 28,084.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,084.85/161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.36

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