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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.33, 223.64 and 129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.33, 223.64 and 129.53 is: 178.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.33 : 223.64 = 129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.33/223.64 = 129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.33x = 223.64 × 129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.33x = 28,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,966.32/162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.44

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