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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 224.48 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 224.48 and 110.24 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 224.48 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/224.48 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 224.48 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 24,746.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,746.12/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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