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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.48, 225.75 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.48, 225.75 and 159.78 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.48 : 225.75 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.48/225.75 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.48x = 225.75 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.48x = 36,070.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,070.34/162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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