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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 224.43 and 155.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 224.43 and 155.71 is: 214.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 224.43 = 155.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/224.43 = 155.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 224.43 × 155.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 34,946.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,946.00/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.75

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