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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.09, 242.97 and 113.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.09, 242.97 and 113.37 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.09 : 242.97 = 113.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.09/242.97 = 113.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.09x = 242.97 × 113.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.09x = 27,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,545.51/162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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