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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.48, 221.87 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.48, 221.87 and 128.67 is: 176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.48 : 221.87 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.48/221.87 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.48x = 221.87 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.48x = 28,547.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,547.37/161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.79

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