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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.56, 224.28 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.56, 224.28 and 110.72 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.56 : 224.28 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.56/224.28 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.56x = 224.28 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.56x = 24,832.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,832.28/162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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