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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.34, 222.46 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.34, 222.46 and 124.59 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.34 : 222.46 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.34/222.46 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.34x = 222.46 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.34x = 27,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,716.29/161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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