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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.68, 243.70 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.68, 243.70 and 134.20 is: 201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.68 : 243.70 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.68/243.70 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.68x = 243.70 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.68x = 32,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,704.54/162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.04

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