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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.23, 222.42 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.23, 222.42 and 124.42 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.23 : 222.42 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.23/222.42 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.23x = 222.42 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.23x = 27,673.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,673.50/161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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