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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.18, 222.36 and 119.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.18, 222.36 and 119.83 is: 165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.18 : 222.36 = 119.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.18/222.36 = 119.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.18x = 222.36 × 119.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.18x = 26,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,644.98/161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.31

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