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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 243.36 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 243.36 and 114.48 is: 171.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 243.36 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/243.36 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 243.36 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 27,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,859.85/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.78

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