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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.55, 222.93 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.55, 222.93 and 122.67 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.55 : 222.93 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.55/222.93 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.55x = 222.93 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.55x = 27,346.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,346.82/161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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