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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 222.14 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 222.14 and 117.45 is: 161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 222.14 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/222.14 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 222.14 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 26,090.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,090.64/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.86

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