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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.56, 223.13 and 130.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.56, 223.13 and 130.81 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.56 : 223.13 = 130.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.56/223.13 = 130.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.56x = 223.13 × 130.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.56x = 29,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,187.64/161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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