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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.11, 242.91 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.11, 242.91 and 113.46 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.11 : 242.91 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.11/242.91 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.11x = 242.91 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.11x = 27,560.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,560.57/162.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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