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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 224.64 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 224.64 and 116.16 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 224.64 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/224.64 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 224.64 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 26,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,094.18/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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