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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.35, 223.59 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.35, 223.59 and 161.85 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.35 : 223.59 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.35/223.59 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.35x = 223.59 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.35x = 36,188.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,188.23/162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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