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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 243.36 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 243.36 and 123.23 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 243.36 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/243.36 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 243.36 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 29,989.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,989.25/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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