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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.46, 224.34 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.46, 224.34 and 133.54 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.46 : 224.34 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.46/224.34 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.46x = 224.34 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.46x = 29,958.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,958.36/162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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