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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.45, 223.97 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.45, 223.97 and 125.46 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.45 : 223.97 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.45/223.97 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.45x = 223.97 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.45x = 28,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,098.65/162.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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