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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.14, 242.46 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.14, 242.46 and 118.53 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.14 : 242.46 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.14/242.46 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.14x = 242.46 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.14x = 28,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738.78/162.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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