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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.32, 222.36 and 126.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.32, 222.36 and 126.29 is: 174.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.32 : 222.36 = 126.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.32/222.36 = 126.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.32x = 222.36 × 126.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.32x = 28,081.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,081.09/161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.07

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