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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 223.02 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 223.02 and 117.66 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 223.02 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/223.02 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 223.02 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 26,240.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,240.53/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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