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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 223.64 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 223.64 and 123.26 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 223.64 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/223.64 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 223.64 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 27,565.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,565.87/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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