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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.35, 224.17 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.35, 224.17 and 125.45 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.35 : 224.17 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.35/224.17 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.35x = 224.17 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.35x = 28,121.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,121.53/162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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