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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.33, 223.97 and 115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.33, 223.97 and 115.82 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.33 : 223.97 = 115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.33/223.97 = 115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.33x = 223.97 × 115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.33x = 25,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,938.51/162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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