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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.72, 224.34 and 157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.72, 224.34 and 157.86 is: 217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.72 : 224.34 = 157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.72/224.34 = 157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.72x = 224.34 × 157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.72x = 35,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,414.31/162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.64

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