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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.75, 222.99 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.75, 222.99 and 133.73 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.75 : 222.99 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.75/222.99 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.75x = 222.99 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.75x = 29,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,820.45/161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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