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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 224.43 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 224.43 and 118.96 is: 164.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 224.43 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/224.43 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 224.43 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 26,698.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,698.19/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.09

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