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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.36, 224.19 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.36, 224.19 and 129.84 is: 179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.36 : 224.19 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.36/224.19 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.36x = 224.19 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.36x = 29,108.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,108.83/162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.29

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