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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.30, 222.49 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.30, 222.49 and 92.30 is: 127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.30 : 222.49 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.30/222.49 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.30x = 222.49 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.30x = 20,535.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,535.83/161.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.31

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