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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 223.02 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 223.02 and 133.79 is: 184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 223.02 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/223.02 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 223.02 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 29,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,836.73/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.48

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