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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.21, 223.84 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.21, 223.84 and 118.73 is: 163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.21 : 223.84 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.21/223.84 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.21x = 223.84 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.21x = 26,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,576.52/162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.84

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