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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.29 and 145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.29 and 145.67 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.29 = 145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.29 = 145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.29 × 145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 32,525.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,525.54/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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