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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 222.92 and 122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 222.92 and 122.64 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 222.92 = 122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/222.92 = 122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 222.92 × 122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 27,338.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,338.91/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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