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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.05, 242.96 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.05, 242.96 and 116.37 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.05 : 242.96 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.05/242.96 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.05x = 242.96 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.05x = 28,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,274.52/162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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