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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.55, 225.35 and 154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.55, 225.35 and 154.33 is: 213.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.55 : 225.35 = 154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.55/225.35 = 154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.55x = 225.35 × 154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.55x = 34,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,778.27/162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.95

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