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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 223.02 and 92.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 223.02 and 92.64 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 223.02 = 92.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/223.02 = 92.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 223.02 × 92.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 20,660.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,660.57/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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