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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 224.68 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 224.68 and 118.55 is: 163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 224.68 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/224.68 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 224.68 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 26,635.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,635.66/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.68

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