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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.40, 223.88 and 118.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.40, 223.88 and 118.08 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.40 : 223.88 = 118.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.40/223.88 = 118.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.40x = 223.88 × 118.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.40x = 26,435.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,435.75/162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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