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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.16, 243.72 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.16, 243.72 and 119.68 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.16 : 243.72 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.16/243.72 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.16x = 243.72 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.16x = 29,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,168.41/162.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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