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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.36, 223.79 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.36, 223.79 and 115.58 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.36 : 223.79 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.36/223.79 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.36x = 223.79 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.36x = 25,865.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,865.65/162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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