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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.81, 224.73 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.81, 224.73 and 116.22 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.81 : 224.73 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.81/224.73 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.81x = 224.73 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.81x = 26,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,118.12/162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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