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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.78, 224.47 and 116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.78, 224.47 and 116.07 is: 160.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.78 : 224.47 = 116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.78/224.47 = 116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.78x = 224.47 × 116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.78x = 26,054.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,054.23/162.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.06

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