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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.73, 224.01 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.73, 224.01 and 118.41 is: 162.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.73 : 224.01 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.73/224.01 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.73x = 224.01 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.73x = 26,524.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,524.18/162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.99

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