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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 222.61 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 222.61 and 130.19 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 222.61 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/222.61 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 222.61 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 28,981.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981.60/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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