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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.76, 224.74 and 125.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.76, 224.74 and 125.85 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.76 : 224.74 = 125.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.76/224.74 = 125.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.76x = 224.74 × 125.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.76x = 28,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,282.90/162.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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