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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.33, 224.22 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.33, 224.22 and 132.90 is: 183.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.33 : 224.22 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.33/224.22 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.33x = 224.22 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.33x = 29,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,798.84/162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.57

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