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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 224.01 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 224.01 and 154.35 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 224.01 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/224.01 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 224.01 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 34,575.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,575.94/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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