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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 310.19 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 310.19 and 162.57 is: 224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 310.19 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/310.19 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 310.19 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 50,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,426.78/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.36

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