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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 222.76 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 222.76 and 132.10 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 222.76 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/222.76 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 222.76 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 29,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,426.60/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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