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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 220.80 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 220.80 and 160.80 is: 218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 220.80 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/220.80 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 220.80 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 35,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,504.64/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.84

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