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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.37, 223.77 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.37, 223.77 and 118.63 is: 163.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.37 : 223.77 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.37/223.77 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.37x = 223.77 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.37x = 26,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,545.84/162.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.49

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