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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.84, 227.52 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.84, 227.52 and 162.24 is: 225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.84 : 227.52 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.84/227.52 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.84x = 227.52 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.84x = 36,912.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,912.84/163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.30

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