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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 223.21 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 223.21 and 128.79 is: 177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 223.21 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/223.21 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 223.21 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 28,746.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,746.57/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.91

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