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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.33, 224.04 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.33, 224.04 and 152.44 is: 210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.33 : 224.04 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.33/224.04 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.33x = 224.04 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.33x = 34,153.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,153.82/162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.40

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