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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.79, 223.18 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.79, 223.18 and 96.24 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.79 : 223.18 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.79/223.18 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.79x = 223.18 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.79x = 21,478.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,478.84/161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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