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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.49, 224.31 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.49, 224.31 and 129.73 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.49 : 224.31 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.49/224.31 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.49x = 224.31 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.49x = 29,099.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,099.74/162.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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