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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 223.20 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 223.20 and 115.16 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 223.20 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/223.20 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 223.20 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 25,702.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,702.60/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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