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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.75, 224.02 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.75, 224.02 and 154.54 is: 212.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.75 : 224.02 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.75/224.02 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.75x = 224.02 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.75x = 34,620.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,620.05/162.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.72

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