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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.40, 243.64 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.40, 243.64 and 114.40 is: 171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.40 : 243.64 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.40/243.64 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.40x = 243.64 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.40x = 27,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872.42/162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.63

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