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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 222.44 and 116.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 222.44 and 116.88 is: 161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 222.44 = 116.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/222.44 = 116.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 222.44 × 116.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 25,998.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,998.79/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.44

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