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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 223.27 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 223.27 and 126.79 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 223.27 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/223.27 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 223.27 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 28,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308.40/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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