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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.15, 335.54 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.15, 335.54 and 162.87 is: 243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.15 : 335.54 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.15/335.54 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.15x = 335.54 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.15x = 54,648.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,648.59/224.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.81

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