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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.10, 222.21 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.10, 222.21 and 133.43 is: 184.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.10 : 222.21 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.10/222.21 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.10x = 222.21 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.10x = 29,649.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,649.48/161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.04

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