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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.76, 223.16 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.76, 223.16 and 112.68 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.76 : 223.16 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.76/223.16 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.76x = 223.16 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.76x = 25,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,145.67/161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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