Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.24, 243.35 and 40.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 162.24, 243.35 and 40.50 is: 60.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162.24 : 243.35 = 40.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162.24/243.35 = 40.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162.24x = 243.35 × 40.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162.24x = 9,855.78 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,855.78/162.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 60.75
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