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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.79, 224.46 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.79, 224.46 and 133.18 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.79 : 224.46 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.79/224.46 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.79x = 224.46 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.79x = 29,891.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,891.79/162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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