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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.45, 223.04 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.45, 223.04 and 128.66 is: 177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.45 : 223.04 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.45/223.04 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.45x = 223.04 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.45x = 28,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,696.24/161.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.74

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