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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 222.35 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 222.35 and 128.43 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 222.35 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/222.35 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 222.35 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 28,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,555.77/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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