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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.02, 243.20 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.02, 243.20 and 118.75 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.02 : 243.20 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.02/243.20 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.02x = 243.20 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.02x = 28,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,880/162.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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