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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.45, 320.66 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.45, 320.66 and 162.55 is: 224.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.45 : 320.66 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.45/320.66 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.45x = 320.66 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.45x = 52,123.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,123.28/232.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.23

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