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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.75, 223.28 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.75, 223.28 and 117.55 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.75 : 223.28 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.75/223.28 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.75x = 223.28 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.75x = 26,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,247.03/161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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