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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.68 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.68 and 110.16 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.68 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.68 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.68 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 24,640.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,640.59/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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