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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 222.08 and 121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 222.08 and 121.66 is: 167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 222.08 = 121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/222.08 = 121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 222.08 × 121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 27,017.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,017.09/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.66

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