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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.92, 224.70 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.92, 224.70 and 158.96 is: 219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.92 : 224.70 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.92/224.70 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.92x = 224.70 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.92x = 35,718.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,718.31/162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.24

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