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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 222.84 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 222.84 and 159.84 is: 219.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 222.84 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/222.84 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 222.84 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 35,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,618.75/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.54

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