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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 222.24 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 222.24 and 126.17 is: 173.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 222.24 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/222.24 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 222.24 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 28,041.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,041.47/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.93

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