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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.78, 223.16 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.78, 223.16 and 118.04 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.78 : 223.16 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.78/223.16 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.78x = 223.16 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.78x = 26,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,341.81/161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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