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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.78, 222.54 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.78, 222.54 and 133.58 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.78 : 222.54 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.78/222.54 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.78x = 222.54 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.78x = 29,726.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,726.89/161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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