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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.37, 223.96 and 120.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.37, 223.96 and 120.97 is: 166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.37 : 223.96 = 120.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.37/223.96 = 120.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.37x = 223.96 × 120.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.37x = 27,092.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,092.44/162.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.86

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