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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.59, 224.48 and 123.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.59, 224.48 and 123.71 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.59 : 224.48 = 123.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.59/224.48 = 123.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.59x = 224.48 × 123.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.59x = 27,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,770.42/162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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