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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.95, 224.46 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.95, 224.46 and 154.13 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.95 : 224.46 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.95/224.46 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.95x = 224.46 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.95x = 34,594.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,594.90/162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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