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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.87, 224.37 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.87, 224.37 and 125.80 is: 173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.87 : 224.37 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.87/224.37 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.87x = 224.37 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.87x = 28,225.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225.75/162.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.30

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