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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.18, 222.26 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.18, 222.26 and 126.15 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.18 : 222.26 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.18/222.26 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.18x = 222.26 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.18x = 28,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038.10/161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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