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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.90, 224.33 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.90, 224.33 and 154.44 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.90 : 224.33 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.90/224.33 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.90x = 224.33 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.90x = 34,645.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,645.19/162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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