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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.75, 223.26 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.75, 223.26 and 115.38 is: 159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.75 : 223.26 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.75/223.26 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.75x = 223.26 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.75x = 25,759.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,759.31/161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.25

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