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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.92, 224.34 and 153.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.92, 224.34 and 153.91 is: 211.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.92 : 224.34 = 153.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.92/224.34 = 153.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.92x = 224.34 × 153.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.92x = 34,527.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,527.61/162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.93

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