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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.24, 222.18 and 124.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.24, 222.18 and 124.34 is: 171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.24 : 222.18 = 124.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.24/222.18 = 124.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.24x = 222.18 × 124.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.24x = 27,625.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,625.86/161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.33

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