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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.44, 243.26 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.44, 243.26 and 113.63 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.44 : 243.26 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.44/243.26 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.44x = 243.26 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.44x = 27,641.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641.63/162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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