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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.20, 222.69 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.20, 222.69 and 128.11 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.20 : 222.69 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.20/222.69 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.20x = 222.69 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.20x = 28,528.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,528.82/161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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