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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.79, 223.21 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.79, 223.21 and 112.70 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.79 : 223.21 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.79/223.21 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.79x = 223.21 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.79x = 25,155.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,155.20/161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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