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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.17, 223.81 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.17, 223.81 and 96.70 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.17 : 223.81 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.17/223.81 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.17x = 223.81 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.17x = 21,642.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,642.43/162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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