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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.68, 224.16 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.68, 224.16 and 110.84 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.68 : 224.16 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.68/224.16 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.68x = 224.16 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.68x = 24,845.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845.89/162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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