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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.70, 223.18 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.70, 223.18 and 91.76 is: 126.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.70 : 223.18 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.70/223.18 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.70x = 223.18 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.70x = 20,477.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,477.65/161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.64

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