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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.28, 222.48 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.28, 222.48 and 132.32 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.28 : 222.48 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.28/222.48 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.28x = 222.48 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.28x = 29,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,438.55/161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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