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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.70, 243.42 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.70, 243.42 and 131.60 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.70 : 243.42 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.70/243.42 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.70x = 243.42 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.70x = 32,034.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,034.07/162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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