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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.21, 242.96 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.21, 242.96 and 113.70 is: 170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.21 : 242.96 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.21/242.96 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.21x = 242.96 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.21x = 27,624.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,624.55/162.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.30

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