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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.34, 222.78 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.34, 222.78 and 128.74 is: 177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.34 : 222.78 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.34/222.78 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.34x = 222.78 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.34x = 28,680.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,680.70/161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.77

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