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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.67, 222.74 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.67, 222.74 and 132.75 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.67 : 222.74 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.67/222.74 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.67x = 222.74 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.67x = 29,568.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,568.07/161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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