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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.56, 222.69 and 134.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.56, 222.69 and 134.02 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.56 : 222.69 = 134.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.56/222.69 = 134.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.56x = 222.69 × 134.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.56x = 29,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,844.91/161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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