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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 223.52 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 223.52 and 160.45 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 223.52 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/223.52 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 223.52 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 35,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,862.42/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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