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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 223.06 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 223.06 and 130.62 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 223.06 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/223.06 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 223.06 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 29,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,136.10/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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