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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.60, 223.25 and 158.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.60, 223.25 and 158.37 is: 217.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.60 : 223.25 = 158.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.60/223.25 = 158.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.60x = 223.25 × 158.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.60x = 35,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,356.30/162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.45

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