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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.58, 224.46 and 140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.58, 224.46 and 140.70 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.58 : 224.46 = 140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.58/224.46 = 140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.58x = 224.46 × 140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.58x = 31,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,581.52/162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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