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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.24, 222.78 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.24, 222.78 and 133.52 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.24 : 222.78 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.24/222.78 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.24x = 222.78 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.24x = 29,745.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,745.59/161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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