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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.63, 223.04 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.63, 223.04 and 92.63 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.63 : 223.04 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.63/223.04 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.63x = 223.04 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.63x = 20,659.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,659.31/161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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