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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.74, 223.32 and 118.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.74, 223.32 and 118.18 is: 163.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.74 : 223.32 = 118.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.74/223.32 = 118.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.74x = 223.32 × 118.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.74x = 26,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,391.96/161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.18

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