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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.92, 275.52 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.92, 275.52 and 162.96 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.92 : 275.52 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.92/275.52 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.92x = 275.52 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.92x = 44,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,898.74/199.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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