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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.23, 223.20 and 158.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.23, 223.20 and 158.58 is: 218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.23 : 223.20 = 158.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.23/223.20 = 158.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.23x = 223.20 × 158.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.23x = 35,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,395.06/162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.18

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