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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.38 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.38 and 117.54 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.38 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.38 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.38 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 26,256.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,256.09/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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