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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.74, 223.18 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.74, 223.18 and 91.80 is: 126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.74 : 223.18 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.74/223.18 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.74x = 223.18 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.74x = 20,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,487.92/161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.67

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