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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.57, 224.26 and 115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.57, 224.26 and 115.96 is: 159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.57 : 224.26 = 115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.57/224.26 = 115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.57x = 224.26 × 115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.57x = 26,005.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,005.19/162.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.96

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