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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 243 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 243 and 116.44 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 243 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/243 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 243 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 28,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,294.92/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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