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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.91, 224.84 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.91, 224.84 and 116.24 is: 160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.91 : 224.84 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.91/224.84 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.91x = 224.84 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.91x = 26,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,134.57/162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.42

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