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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.30, 243.99 and 161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.30, 243.99 and 161.49 is: 242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.30 : 243.99 = 161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.30/243.99 = 161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.30x = 243.99 × 161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.30x = 39,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,401.95/162.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.77

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