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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.61, 223.83 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.61, 223.83 and 118.28 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.61 : 223.83 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.61/223.83 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.61x = 223.83 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.61x = 26,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,474.61/162.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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