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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 222.60 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 222.60 and 129.04 is: 177.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 222.60 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/222.60 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 222.60 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 28,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,724.30/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.93

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