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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.42, 243.68 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.42, 243.68 and 113.65 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.42 : 243.68 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.42/243.68 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.42x = 243.68 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.42x = 27,694.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,694.23/162.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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