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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 223.05 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 223.05 and 161.27 is: 221.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 223.05 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/223.05 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 223.05 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 35,969.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,969.35/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.70

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