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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.61, 222.93 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.61, 222.93 and 118.01 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.61 : 222.93 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.61/222.93 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.61x = 222.93 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.61x = 26,306.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,306.85/161.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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