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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.95, 224.88 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.95, 224.88 and 119.48 is: 164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.95 : 224.88 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.95/224.88 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.95x = 224.88 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.95x = 26,868.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,868.66/162.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.89

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