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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 243.18 and 81.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.24, 243.18 and 81.17 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.24 : 243.18 = 81.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.24/243.18 = 81.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.24x = 243.18 × 81.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.24x = 19,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,737.70/162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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