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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162, 243.02 and 161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162, 243.02 and 161.41 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162 : 243.02 = 161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162/243.02 = 161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162x = 243.02 × 161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162x = 39,225.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,225.86/162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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