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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 241.59 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 241.59 and 161.88 is: 241.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 241.59 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/241.59 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 241.59 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 39,108.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,108.59/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.14

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