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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.13, 243.19 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.13, 243.19 and 116.56 is: 174.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.13 : 243.19 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.13/243.19 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.13x = 243.19 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.13x = 28,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,347.20/162.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.85

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