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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224, 335.52 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224, 335.52 and 163.24 is: 244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224 : 335.52 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224/335.52 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224x = 335.52 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224x = 54,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,770.28/224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.51

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