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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.17, 223.79 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.17, 223.79 and 88.48 is: 122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.17 : 223.79 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.17/223.79 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.17x = 223.79 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.17x = 19,800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800.78/162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.10

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