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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.71, 224.61 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.71, 224.61 and 116.10 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.71 : 224.61 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.71/224.61 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.71x = 224.61 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.71x = 26,076.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,076.79/162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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