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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.17, 242.93 and 75.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.17, 242.93 and 75.38 is: 112.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.17 : 242.93 = 75.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.17/242.93 = 75.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.17x = 242.93 × 75.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.17x = 18,312.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312.40/162.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.92

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