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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.86, 224.40 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.86, 224.40 and 116.28 is: 160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.86 : 224.40 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.86/224.40 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.86x = 224.40 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.86x = 26,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,093.23/162.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.22

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