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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.67, 223.10 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.67, 223.10 and 95.27 is: 131.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.67 : 223.10 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.67/223.10 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.67x = 223.10 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.67x = 21,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,254.74/161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.47

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