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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.97, 224.82 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.97, 224.82 and 110.52 is: 152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.97 : 224.82 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.97/224.82 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.97x = 224.82 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.97x = 24,845.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,845.98/162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.46

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