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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.36, 223.74 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.36, 223.74 and 120.96 is: 166.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.36 : 223.74 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.36/223.74 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.36x = 223.74 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.36x = 27,063.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,063.59/162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.69

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