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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.30, 242.99 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.30, 242.99 and 116.51 is: 174.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.30 : 242.99 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.30/242.99 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.30x = 242.99 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.30x = 28,310.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,310.32/162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.43

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