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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.56, 223.80 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.56, 223.80 and 153.44 is: 211.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.56 : 223.80 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.56/223.80 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.56x = 223.80 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.56x = 34,339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,339.87/162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.24

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