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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.29, 224.03 and 157.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.29, 224.03 and 157.91 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.29 : 224.03 = 157.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.29/224.03 = 157.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.29x = 224.03 × 157.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.29x = 35,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,375.85/162.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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