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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.17, 222.51 and 124.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.17, 222.51 and 124.26 is: 171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.17 : 222.51 = 124.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.17/222.51 = 124.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.17x = 222.51 × 124.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.17x = 27,649.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,649.09/161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.55

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