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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.67, 222.90 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.67, 222.90 and 117.48 is: 161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.67 : 222.90 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.67/222.90 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.67x = 222.90 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.67x = 26,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,186.29/161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.97

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