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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.66, 224.34 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.66, 224.34 and 116.04 is: 160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.66 : 224.34 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.66/224.34 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.66x = 224.34 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.66x = 26,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,032.41/162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.04

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