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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.79, 223.05 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.79, 223.05 and 115.08 is: 158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.79 : 223.05 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.79/223.05 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.79x = 223.05 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.79x = 25,668.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,668.59/161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.65

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