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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 223.72 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 223.72 and 116.24 is: 160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 223.72 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/223.72 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 223.72 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 26,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,005.21/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.53

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