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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.54, 243.77 and 116.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.54, 243.77 and 116.51 is: 174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.54 : 243.77 = 116.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.54/243.77 = 116.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.54x = 243.77 × 116.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.54x = 28,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,399.84/162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.73

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