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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.62, 222.77 and 133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.62, 222.77 and 133.94 is: 184.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.62 : 222.77 = 133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.62/222.77 = 133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.62x = 222.77 × 133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.62x = 29,838.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,838.71/161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.63

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