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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.36, 223.87 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.36, 223.87 and 127.38 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.36 : 223.87 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.36/223.87 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.36x = 223.87 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.36x = 28,515.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,515.40/162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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