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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.02, 224.73 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.02, 224.73 and 123.69 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.02 : 224.73 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.02/224.73 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.02x = 224.73 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.02x = 27,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,796.85/163.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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