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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.68, 222.92 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.68, 222.92 and 126.64 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.68 : 222.92 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.68/222.92 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.68x = 222.92 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.68x = 28,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,230.59/161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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