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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.71, 224.67 and 157.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.71, 224.67 and 157.55 is: 217.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.71 : 224.67 = 157.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.71/224.67 = 157.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.71x = 224.67 × 157.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.71x = 35,396.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,396.76/162.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.55

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