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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.90, 223.23 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.90, 223.23 and 132.70 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.90 : 223.23 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.90/223.23 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.90x = 223.23 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.90x = 29,622.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,622.62/161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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