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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.32, 222.80 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.32, 222.80 and 128.76 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.32 : 222.80 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.32/222.80 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.32x = 222.80 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.32x = 28,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,687.73/161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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