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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.72, 223.04 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.72, 223.04 and 132.56 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.72 : 223.04 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.72/223.04 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.72x = 223.04 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.72x = 29,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,566.18/161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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