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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.41, 243.68 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.41, 243.68 and 118.94 is: 178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.41 : 243.68 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.41/243.68 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.41x = 243.68 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.41x = 28,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,981.49/162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.45

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