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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 222.45 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 222.45 and 124.27 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 222.45 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/222.45 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 222.45 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 27,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,643.86/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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