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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.95, 224.47 and 155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.95, 224.47 and 155.13 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.95 : 224.47 = 155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.95/224.47 = 155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.95x = 224.47 × 155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.95x = 34,822.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,822.65/162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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