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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.35, 223.60 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.35, 223.60 and 161.86 is: 222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.35 : 223.60 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.35/223.60 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.35x = 223.60 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.35x = 36,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,191.74/162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.92

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