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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.40, 224.16 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.40, 224.16 and 110 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.40 : 224.16 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.40/224.16 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.40x = 224.16 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.40x = 24,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657.60/162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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