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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.28, 222.70 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.28, 222.70 and 153.12 is: 210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.28 : 222.70 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.28/222.70 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.28x = 222.70 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.28x = 34,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,099.82/162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.13

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