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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.51, 222.96 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.51, 222.96 and 122.18 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.51 : 222.96 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.51/222.96 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.51x = 222.96 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.51x = 27,239.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,239.91/161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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