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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.94, 224.33 and 131.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.94, 224.33 and 131.96 is: 181.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.94 : 224.33 = 131.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.94/224.33 = 131.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.94x = 224.33 × 131.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.94x = 29,601.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,601.80/162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.68

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