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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.36, 243.72 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.36, 243.72 and 117 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.36 : 243.72 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.36/243.72 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.36x = 243.72 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.36x = 28,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,515.24/162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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