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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 224.04 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 224.04 and 154.96 is: 213.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 224.04 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/224.04 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 224.04 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 34,717.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,717.24/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.99

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