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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.08, 222.18 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.08, 222.18 and 127.84 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.08 : 222.18 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.08/222.18 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.08x = 222.18 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.08x = 28,403.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,403.49/161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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