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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.74, 222.78 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.74, 222.78 and 124.32 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.74 : 222.78 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.74/222.78 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.74x = 222.78 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.74x = 27,696.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,696.18/161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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