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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 223.54 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 223.54 and 127.10 is: 175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 223.54 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/223.54 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 223.54 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 28,411.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,411.93/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.45

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