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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.81, 223.13 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.81, 223.13 and 130.67 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.81 : 223.13 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.81/223.13 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.81x = 223.13 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.81x = 29,154.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,154.63/161.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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