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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.51, 309.96 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.51, 309.96 and 162.54 is: 224.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.51 : 309.96 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.51/309.96 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.51x = 309.96 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.51x = 50,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,380.90/224.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.41

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