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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.70, 223.05 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.70, 223.05 and 120.29 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.70 : 223.05 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.70/223.05 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.70x = 223.05 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.70x = 26,830.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,830.02/161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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