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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 222.96 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 222.96 and 122.40 is: 168.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 222.96 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/222.96 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 222.96 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 27,290.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,290.30/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.83

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