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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.12, 225 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.12, 225 and 123.70 is: 170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.12 : 225 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.12/225 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.12x = 225 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.12x = 27,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,832.50/163.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.63

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