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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 222.86 and 124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 222.86 and 124.51 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 222.86 = 124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/222.86 = 124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 222.86 × 124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 27,748.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,748.30/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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