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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.10, 243.20 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.10, 243.20 and 116.67 is: 175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.10 : 243.20 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.10/243.20 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.10x = 243.20 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.10x = 28,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,375.35/162.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.05

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