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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.07, 223.76 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.07, 223.76 and 127.24 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.07 : 223.76 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.07/223.76 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.07x = 223.76 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.07x = 28,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,470.98/162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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