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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.23, 243.07 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.23, 243.07 and 116.36 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.23 : 243.07 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.23/243.07 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.23x = 243.07 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.23x = 28,282.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,282.12/162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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