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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 242.96 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 242.96 and 121.47 is: 181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 242.96 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/242.96 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 242.96 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 29,511.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,511.74/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.97

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