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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 223.93 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 223.93 and 113.17 is: 156.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 223.93 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/223.93 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 223.93 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 25,342.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,342.16/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.28

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