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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 222.58 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 222.58 and 133.82 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 222.58 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/222.58 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 222.58 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 29,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,785.54/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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