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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.81, 223.34 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.81, 223.34 and 117.57 is: 162.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.81 : 223.34 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.81/223.34 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.81x = 223.34 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.81x = 26,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,258.08/161.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.28

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