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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.99, 224.85 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.99, 224.85 and 110.55 is: 152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.99 : 224.85 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.99/224.85 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.99x = 224.85 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.99x = 24,857.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,857.17/162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.51

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