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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.28, 224.10 and 110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.28, 224.10 and 110.44 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.28 : 224.10 = 110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.28/224.10 = 110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.28x = 224.10 × 110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.28x = 24,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749.60/162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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