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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.45, 223.26 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.45, 223.26 and 146.25 is: 201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.45 : 223.26 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.45/223.26 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.45x = 223.26 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.45x = 32,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,651.78/162.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.00

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