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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.71, 224.47 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.71, 224.47 and 118.97 is: 164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.71 : 224.47 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.71/224.47 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.71x = 224.47 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.71x = 26,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,705.06/162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.13

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