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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 222.55 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 222.55 and 117.70 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 222.55 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/222.55 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 222.55 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 26,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,194.14/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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