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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.69, 222.89 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.69, 222.89 and 132.35 is: 182.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.69 : 222.89 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.69/222.89 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.69x = 222.89 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.69x = 29,497.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,497.72/161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.44

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