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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.91, 224.64 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.91, 224.64 and 123.64 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.91 : 224.64 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.91/224.64 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.91x = 224.64 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.91x = 27,774.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,774.49/162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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