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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 223.08 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 223.08 and 124.80 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 223.08 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/223.08 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 223.08 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 27,840.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840.38/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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