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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 224.07 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 224.07 and 123.66 is: 170.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 224.07 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/224.07 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 224.07 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 27,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,708.50/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.47

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