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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 222.84 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 222.84 and 124.62 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 222.84 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/222.84 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 222.84 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 27,770.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,770.32/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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