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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.12, 222.18 and 119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.12, 222.18 and 119.57 is: 164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.12 : 222.18 = 119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.12/222.18 = 119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.12x = 222.18 × 119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.12x = 26,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,564.50/161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.87

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