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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.86, 223.41 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.86, 223.41 and 154.03 is: 211.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.86 : 223.41 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.86/223.41 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.86x = 223.41 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.86x = 34,411.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,411.50/162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.30

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