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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.36, 243.54 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.36, 243.54 and 141.84 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.36 : 243.54 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.36/243.54 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.36x = 243.54 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.36x = 34,543.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,543.71/162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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