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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.84, 224.74 and 159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.84, 224.74 and 159.06 is: 219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.84 : 224.74 = 159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.84/224.74 = 159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.84x = 224.74 × 159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.84x = 35,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,747.14/162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.52

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