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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.61, 223.10 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.61, 223.10 and 115.02 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.61 : 223.10 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.61/223.10 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.61x = 223.10 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.61x = 25,660.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660.39/161.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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