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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.02, 242.99 and 113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.02, 242.99 and 113.71 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.02 : 242.99 = 113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.02/242.99 = 113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.02x = 242.99 × 113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.02x = 27,630.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630.39/162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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