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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.31, 243.16 and 136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.31, 243.16 and 136.79 is: 204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.31 : 243.16 = 136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.31/243.16 = 136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.31x = 243.16 × 136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.31x = 33,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,261.17/162.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.92

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