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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 241.83 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 241.83 and 141.71 is: 211.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 241.83 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/241.83 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 241.83 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 34,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,268.52/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.36

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