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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.10, 222.17 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.10, 222.17 and 130.01 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.10 : 222.17 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.10/222.17 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.10x = 222.17 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.10x = 28,883.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883.05/161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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