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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.30, 223.95 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.30, 223.95 and 118.50 is: 163.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.30 : 223.95 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.30/223.95 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.30x = 223.95 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.30x = 26,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,538.08/162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.51

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