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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 223.26 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 223.26 and 132.60 is: 183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 223.26 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/223.26 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 223.26 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 29,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,604.28/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.42

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