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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.55, 309.87 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.55, 309.87 and 162.45 is: 224.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.55 : 309.87 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.55/309.87 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.55x = 309.87 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.55x = 50,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,338.38/224.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.17

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