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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.35, 223.91 and 118.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.35, 223.91 and 118.10 is: 162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.35 : 223.91 = 118.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.35/223.91 = 118.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.35x = 223.91 × 118.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.35x = 26,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,442.06/162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.87

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