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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 223.36 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 223.36 and 115.26 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 223.36 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/223.36 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 223.36 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 25,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,744.47/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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