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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.31, 242.17 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.31, 242.17 and 135.31 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.31 : 242.17 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.31/242.17 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.31x = 242.17 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.31x = 32,768.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,768.02/162.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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