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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.09, 243.14 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.09, 243.14 and 114.57 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.09 : 243.14 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.09/243.14 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.09x = 243.14 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.09x = 27,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,855.98/162.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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