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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.84, 224.87 and 125.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.84, 224.87 and 125.94 is: 173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.84 : 224.87 = 125.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.84/224.87 = 125.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.84x = 224.87 × 125.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.84x = 28,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,319.50/162.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.91

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