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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.74, 223.12 and 117.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.74, 223.12 and 117.43 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.74 : 223.12 = 117.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.74/223.12 = 117.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.74x = 223.12 × 117.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.74x = 26,200.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,200.57/161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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