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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.67, 243.82 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.67, 243.82 and 90.40 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.67 : 243.82 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.67/243.82 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.67x = 243.82 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.67x = 22,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,041.33/162.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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