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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.61, 224.56 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.61, 224.56 and 110.38 is: 152.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.61 : 224.56 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.61/224.56 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.61x = 224.56 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.61x = 24,786.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,786.31/162.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.43

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