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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 223.68 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 223.68 and 116.16 is: 160.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 223.68 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/223.68 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 223.68 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 25,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,982.67/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.15

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