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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.51, 243.81 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.51, 243.81 and 113.81 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.51 : 243.81 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.51/243.81 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.51x = 243.81 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.51x = 27,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,746.80/162.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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