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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 223.44 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 223.44 and 120.18 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 223.44 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/223.44 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 223.44 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 26,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,853.02/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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