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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.87, 224.52 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.87, 224.52 and 123.52 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.87 : 224.52 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.87/224.52 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.87x = 224.52 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.87x = 27,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,732.71/162.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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