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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 222.89 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 222.89 and 120.08 is: 165.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 222.89 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/222.89 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 222.89 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 26,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,764.59/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.77

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