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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 224.82 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 224.82 and 104.74 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 224.82 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/224.82 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 224.82 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 23,547.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,547.65/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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