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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.95, 223 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.95, 223 and 122.67 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.95 : 223 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.95/223 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.95x = 223 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.95x = 27,355.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,355.41/161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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