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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.18, 243.36 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.18, 243.36 and 118.90 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.18 : 243.36 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.18/243.36 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.18x = 243.36 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.18x = 28,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,935.50/162.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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