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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 222.88 and 117.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 222.88 and 117.78 is: 162.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 222.88 = 117.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/222.88 = 117.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 222.88 × 117.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 26,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,250.81/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.58

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