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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.33, 243.62 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.33, 243.62 and 121.86 is: 182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.33 : 243.62 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.33/243.62 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.33x = 243.62 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.33x = 29,686.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,686.92/162.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.88

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