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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.87, 223.22 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.87, 223.22 and 120.51 is: 166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.87 : 223.22 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.87/223.22 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.87x = 223.22 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.87x = 26,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900.24/161.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.18

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