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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.36, 223.56 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.36, 223.56 and 161.88 is: 222.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.36 : 223.56 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.36/223.56 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.36x = 223.56 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.36x = 36,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,189.89/162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.90

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