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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.36, 243.74 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.36, 243.74 and 116.12 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.36 : 243.74 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.36/243.74 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.36x = 243.74 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.36x = 28,303.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,303.09/162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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