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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.01, 242.70 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.01, 242.70 and 116.16 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.01 : 242.70 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.01/242.70 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.01x = 242.70 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.01x = 28,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,192.03/162.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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