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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.99, 224.37 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.99, 224.37 and 133.38 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.99 : 224.37 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.99/224.37 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.99x = 224.37 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.99x = 29,926.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,926.47/162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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