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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.03, 243.19 and 113.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.03, 243.19 and 113.31 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.03 : 243.19 = 113.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.03/243.19 = 113.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.03x = 243.19 × 113.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.03x = 27,555.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,555.41/162.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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