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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.83, 223.05 and 122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.83, 223.05 and 122.45 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.83 : 223.05 = 122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.83/223.05 = 122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.83x = 223.05 × 122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.83x = 27,311.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,311.82/161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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