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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 223.04 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 223.04 and 117.99 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 223.04 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/223.04 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 223.04 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 26,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,315.90/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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