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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.88, 224.46 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.88, 224.46 and 131.32 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.88 : 224.46 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.88/224.46 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.88x = 224.46 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.88x = 29,476.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,476.09/162.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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