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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.22, 243.15 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.22, 243.15 and 123.62 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.22 : 243.15 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.22/243.15 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.22x = 243.15 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.22x = 30,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,056.99/162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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