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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.38, 223.88 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.38, 223.88 and 123.50 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.38 : 223.88 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.38/223.88 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.38x = 223.88 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.38x = 27,649.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,649.18/162.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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