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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.86, 223.38 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.86, 223.38 and 118.30 is: 163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.86 : 223.38 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.86/223.38 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.86x = 223.38 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.86x = 26,425.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425.85/161.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.26

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