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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.68, 223.24 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.68, 223.24 and 118.16 is: 163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.68 : 223.24 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.68/223.24 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.68x = 223.24 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.68x = 26,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,378.04/161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.15

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