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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 222.40 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 222.40 and 121.74 is: 168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 222.40 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/222.40 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 222.40 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 27,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,075.47/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.01

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